A DMAIC template helps Six Sigma users apply the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) methodology as a tool of root cause analysis for process improvement. Start by defining project goals and listing customer deliverables. Next, measure the current performance of the process to quantify the problem. Analyze until the root cause is identified and improve the design, system and/or process with evaluated and re-evaluated solutions. Finally, specify the monitoring and control system in place and confirm the application of the DMAIC methodology with your digital signature.
DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) is the core process of the Six Sigma quality management approach and is used to design processes to stably maintain a predetermined 6 Sigma performance level.
Go through the following 5 phases of the DMAIC method for your process and answer the questions as detailed as possible.
Define phase
What exactly are the problem and task?
List customer (internal as well as external) deliverables:
Measure phase
What are the success factors (X)?
Is there a data collection plan to quantify the problem?
Is the current performance of the process benchmarked?
Give a brief problem statement:
Analyze phase
What are the influencing factors (Y)?
What are the achievement goals?
Define value-added as well as non-value-adding process steps
Specify the sources of differences:
Describe the few essential inputs that relate to the output
What is the root cause of the problem?
Improve phase
What does the potential solution(s) look like?
Are operating thresholds of the potential system well-defined?
Have design improvements been made?
Were potential developments verified through pilot investigations?
Were potential solutions evaluated and re-evaluated?
Control phase
Is the solution capable in the long term?
Is the monitoring and control system in place?
Was the statistical process control performed?
Explain the transfer plan (handoff to process owner):
Were benefits, cost savings/avoidance & profit growth established?
Completion
Do you have any additional recommendations? Write them down:
Full name of the person performing the DMAIC method
Signature of the person performing the DMAIC method
Please note that this checklist template is a hypothetical appuses-hero example and provides only standard information. The template does not aim to replace, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or any other applicable law. You should seek your professional advice to determine whether the use of such a checklist is appropriate in your workplace or jurisdiction.
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